House committee to probe fake news Tuesday

The House tri-committee will resume its hearing on Tuesday, April 8, to investigate the proliferation of fake news online.

Vloggers and social media influencers summoned to attend include Krizette Laureta Chu, Mark Lopez, Mary Jane Quiambao Reyes, and former press secretary Rose Beatrix Cruz-Angeles.

Chu, along with Reyes and Lopez, had previously apologized to lawmakers for alleged misleading and unverified social media posts.

The tri-committee, chaired by Rep. Dan Fernandez, is investigating the spread of disinformation on online platforms.

Broadcaster Jay Sonza and 24 other vloggers and influencers have also been invited or subpoenaed to testify.

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